Madelayne Court
Residential care home · Chelmsford
School Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7DR
Run by Runwood Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Oct 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds112
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01245 443986
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 5 October 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Madelayne Court
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-131481823
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Madelayne Court
Madelayne Court supports older people with residential care and documented provision for dementia, nursing and respite stays. Care is organised around each resident’s needs, preferences and life story, with independence, social interaction and wellbeing built into daily support.
The home is part of Runwood Homes, whose wider services include residential, dementia, nursing and respite care. Residents can personalise rooms, join activities and take part in minibus trips. Before moving in, a team member completes an assessment covering needs, routines and preferences. The provider’s stated range includes residential, dementia, nursing and respite care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Chelmsford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgemarsh Residential HomeChelmsford | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ayletts HouseChelmsford | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Broomfield Village Care HomeChelmsford | 0.9 miles | |||
| The Lawns Care HomeChelmsford | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 24a Corporation RoadChelmsford | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Runwood Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park ViewWitham | Good | 8.0 | |
| EasthamWoodham Ferrers | Good | 8.0 | |
| Redbond LodgeDunmow | Good | 8.0 | |
| Brewster HouseMaldon | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Windle CourtSouth Woodham Ferrers | Good | 8.0 | |
| Silvanna CourtWickford | Good | 8.0 | |
| The GrangeWickford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Heron CourtBrentwood | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woodbury CourtLaindon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rosedale CourtRayleigh | Good | 8.0 | |
| Evelyn May HouseBasildon | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| BlackthornsHalstead | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Room personalisation
- Minibus trips and activities
- Pre-admission care assessment
Suits: Older people needing residential, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
School Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7DR
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Questions families ask
How much does Madelayne Court cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Madelayne Court for its weekly fee. As a guide, Essex council paid on average £1,085 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Madelayne Court whether it takes residents funded by Essex council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.